Media explodes when Trump taps ‘loyalist’ Richard Grenell as acting Director of Nat Intelligence
February 20, 2020 | Frieda Powers
President Donald Trump’s decision to name Richard Grenell as acting director of national intelligence sent an explosive ripple through the mainstream media.
Analysts and commentators from CNN, MSNBC and other outlets erupted into instant condemnation of Grenell, currently the U.S. ambassador to Germany, to the position, making him the first openly gay cabinet member in replacing the current acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire.
Trump thanked Maguire, who was set to leave the position within weeks by law, and tweeted that he was “pleased to announce†the news about Grenell.
Donald J. Trump
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I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany, @RichardGrenell, will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Rick has represented our Country exceedingly well and I look forward to working with him. I would like to thank Joe Maguire....
Donald J. Trump
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....for the wonderful job he has done, and we look forward to working with him closely, perhaps in another capacity within the Administration!
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